Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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00:00 - intro
02:29 - Traversal
07:23 - Progression and Pacing
10:37 - Bloat, Padding, and Skill Trees
14:53 - A.I.
16:47 - Balance
18:10 - Conclusion